The fabric was a gift from my mother-in-law given quite some time ago. It's this lovely little cherry print. I've got a thing for cherries. However, the fabric was a little too bright for this particular project so I discharged some of the color like I saw on Wise Craft a while ago. She explains it in more detail, but basically, before sewing, you soak the fabric in a heavy bleach solution for a few minutes, and it takes out some of the color. The amount varies depending on the fabric. (There are great examples here too.) It's my new favorite way to alter fabric.